Punjab Chaat House

Unfinished dry wall was observed near walkin cooler door., - Ensure to finish the dry wall so it is smooth and impervious to moisture.

**The violation still exists**, Floor in the kitchen was worn and in poor condition. Pain was chipped and deteriorated., - Repaint/recoat the kitchen floor.

**The violations till exists**, Ceiling tiles and air vents above the food preparation area were visibly dirty, with dust and , debris buildup., - Please clean air vents and ceiling tiles.

1. Walkin cooler temperature measure to be 17C., - Perishable food items were transferred to other coolers., - Repair the cooler. , 2. Food warmer measured to be 30C, - The food items (6-7 patties) in the warmer were discarded, - Repair the food warmer.

**The violation still exists**, Accumulation of grime and food debris was observed on cooler doors, over bulk bins, underneath and behind the cooking line and walls., - Please thoroughly clean all these areas.

1. Cardboard reused as liner on shelving rack besides the oven was visibly dirty and peeling off., - Operator is to remove cardboard liners to make sure food surfaces are smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and impervious to moisture., , 2. Floor in the kitchen was worn and in poor condition. Pain was chipped and deteriorated., - Repaint/recoat the kitchen floor.

1. Dust and grease build-up on all the ventilation hoods in the back kitchen., - Please clean ventilation hoods and include routine cleaning in cleaning schedule., , 2. Ceiling tiles and air vents above the food preparation area were visibly dirty, with dust and , debris buildup., - Please clean air vents and ceiling tiles.

Accumulation of grime and food debris was observed on cooler doors, over bulk bins, underneath and behind the cooking line and walls., - Please thoroughly clean all these areas.

1. A container of open sweet chili sauce and lemon juice was observed stored at room temperature, despite label indicating that refrigeration is required after opening. , - Operator voluntarily discarded the product., - Ensure to store all food items as per manufacturer's instructions., , 2. Four paneer patties placed in the oven were partially cooked and held at an internal temperature of 23.2C. Operator was instructed to discard the patties., - Ensure high risk foods are cooked to proper temperaures and held at or above 60C or referigerated at 4C or below.

1. Soap dispenser at the kitchen hand sink was broken. No soap was available at the handwashing station., , 2. Both handwashing stations in the back of the kitchen were blocked. Utensils were placed in the basin of both sinks., , ENSURE HAND SINKS ARE UNOBSTRUCED FOR STAFF USE, HAS HOT AND COLD-WATER ACCESS, AND IS STOCKED PROPERLY WITH PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP AT ALL TIMES.

1. Food products stored in the walk-in cooler and standing coolers were not covered., - Cover all foods to prevent contamination., , 2. Food items and utensils (including pots, pans, strainers) were stored on the floor. , - Store food items at least 6 inches off the floor and in a sanitary manner., , 3. Single use disposable cups were used as scoops for bulk items were stored in the containers. Scoops were covered in product., - Ensure to use scoops with handles and are stored away from the food product or in a separate food-safe container.

No test strips were available to check surface sanitizer concentration used at the facility. , - Please acquire chlorine test strips.

Visible gaps were noted in the back door - light can be seen coming through gaps at the bottom of the door. , - Repair back door or replace weather stripping to ensure that all exterior doors are properly closed to prevent pest entry.

1. Caulking around the dishwashing sink was damaged and peeling off., - Seal the gap. Replace the caulking and ensure it is made of material that is smooth and easy to clean., , 2. There was a communal watering can in the bathroom and toilet paper was not available. , - Please remove the watering can and install a bidet or bidet attachment.

1. Unfinished/raw wooden shelving rack used for spice storage was observed in the back kitchen., - Please paint/seal raw wooden shelves., , 2. Cardboard reused as liner on shelving rack besides the oven was visibly dirty and peeling off., - Operator is to remove cardboard liners to make sure food surfaces are smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and impervious to moisture., , 3. Floor in the kitchen was worn and in poor condition. Pain was chipped and deteriorated., - Repaint/recoat the kitchen floor.

1. Dust and grease build-up on all the ventilation hoods in the back kitchen., - Please clean ventilation hoods and include routine cleaning in cleaning schedule., , 2. Ceiling tiles and air vents above the food preparation area were visibly dirty, with dust and , debris buildup., - Please clean air vents and ceiling tiles.

Standing cooling besides the dishwashing sink was in disrepair. Ambient temperature was measured at 15.6 degrees Celsius. Operator was asked to remove all food from this cooler and place it in the walk-in cooler., - Make sure to not use the cooler to store food until it is fixed and able to maintain temperature at or below 4C.

Accumulation of grime and food debris was observed on cooler doors, over bulk bins, underneath and behind the cooking line and walls., - Please thoroughly clean all these areas.